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Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Electronically sent to Washington for AP after interview/approval????
It's hard not knowing why I am put into AP, USC and DOS won't say why. All I can think of is my lost passport with a US tourist visa on it, hope no one used it and enter the US, other than that none. Plus my husband is in the military and were living inside a US army base here in Germany so if it's security checks and whatnot I am clearly not a threat. Ugh I am starting to get obssessed about this AP thing...been reading about it online eversince I found out I'm on AP.

Thank you for the reply guys, appreciate it :-)
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-02-26 17:56:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Electronically sent to Washington for AP after interview/approval????
I am from the Philippines, I came to Germany through command sponsorship because my husband is in the army. Before I came here he already filed a visa petition for me. I got here Nov. 2009. February 2010 we applied for a tourist visa while my case is still pending because we needed to go to the US for awhile and I got approved but the passport never arrived, it got lost in the mail. Neither the consulate nor the Deutsche Post took responsibility, so basically we suck it up and burdened all the expenses on getting a new one plus the dime wasted on applying for the toursit visa My case was completed and ready for further processing ar NVC April of 2010 but we are still dealing with my lost passport. Finally got a new one August 2010 so we continued with our visa prpocessing Sept 2010. My case was originally in the Philippines since I was still there while my husband filed the petition and we had it transfered here in Frankfurt. I finally had my interview at the USC frankfurt last February 9, 2011. Everything went smoothly, staff was so nice and friendly, no hassle, it even felt like it wasn't an interview, more of a formality. They the consular officer said, everything seems to be in there and I should expect my visa and other documents in the 2 weeks.
2 weeks had passed and no visa in the mail. So I contacted the consulate, worried that my documents is lost in the mail again. Tried calling first but didn't get anyone to pick up so I emailed them. Got a reply that says, your case is sent electronically to Washington for further administrative processing and they are still waiting for a reply before they issue my visa. I keep thinking why I am put on AP...all our documents are there, my husband and I have been together for almost 7 yrs, been married for 3 yrs. We have 2 daughters ( 4 yrs old and 6 months) I been living in a US military base for more than a year now. No criminal records whatsoever. My husband called the the consulate and DOS, both didn't tell him why I was put on AP. I am at a lost here. I don't even know how long I have to wait AGAIN! My husband is living for school to the US in April and we really want to be in the US and meet his family.
Any thoughts on this....anyone?

Sorry for the long post :-)
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-02-26 17:00:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)omg need help & advice
I'm sorry to hear you are on AP... welcome to the club! I was put on AP too after my interview when they said i was approved. Been married for 3 yrs now and been together for almost 7 yrs, with 2 kids and living together now for more than a year here in Germany. All documents requested are being submitted, my husband is even in the military but that didn't help. We are on AP indifinitely for unknown reasons. So don't feel so bad, you are not alone. Our case was filed may 2009 ...it got sent to NVC April 2010 and completed january 2011, interview february 2011. It could take longer but eventually we will get there...So hang in there and good luck!
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-01 13:20:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Has anyone saw someone here that is a military spouse thats been put on AP after interview
Just curious if someone have gone through same thing as me. Spouse of a US army, living in a military base for more than a year now here in Germnay.
3 weeks in counting since AP.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-02 11:14:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)OMG!!! AP Over, Visa issued and sent
Thank you and best of luck to you :thumbs:
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 09:17:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)OMG!!! AP Over, Visa issued and sent
OMG!!!! Called DOS yesterday, they said my case still under review by a consular officer. Today, I called Frankfurt USC, and the lady said my visa was issued 16 of march and was mailed to me last 18th of march.
I'm praying so so hard that it will get here and not get lost like last year.
Thank you Lord for this wonderful news.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 08:21:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Administrative processing, kept passport
Yes AP varies from case to case...as for the passport being kept is not a guarantee that the AP would be quick. In my case, all papers are there, interview went great and CO told us to expect visa in a week or 2. 2 wks passed no visa, called embassy, they told me case is on AP. It's been a month for me now. Hopefully yours will be over quickly.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-11 09:29:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
After going to 3 post offices....found it....
Finally Visa in hand.
Praise God.

For all of you who are still waiting..I will include all of you in my prayers and Godd luck to all.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-25 04:14:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
Update on the status of my visa sent via Deutsche post....it hasn't arrive yet! been checking my mailbox so many times during the day. Finally called the consulate again today and asked, they gave me a tracking number and when I checked on the status, it says...the recipient has been notified to pick up the item on the post office. #######? I didn't get any!!!! So called Deutsche post, gave them the tracking number and other infos...spent almost 30 minutes on the phone just to get an info as to where I need to go to get my mail because the lady can't speak english that well. Anyways, we went to the post office right away but it was close!!! I feel like I'm cursed or something! I am really nervous right now because the german post already lost my passport before which delayed this visa process. SO tomorrow ( fingers crossed) I will have my visa in hand and this nightmare will be over....HOPEFULLY!
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-24 17:31:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER

congrats PinayArmyWife !!!
I am soo happy for you... God Bless you all...


Thank you so much, contacting my husband's congresswoman works...but the waiting is not over yet...I have bad experience about the german postal system since they lost my passport before. I will celebrate when the visa is in my hands.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-23 13:25:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER

good morning VJ and AP trackers

AP is over
My visa was issued today I can't believe this is really happening! do any body know how long its take passport to mail applicant.

For everyone who are still on AP...wish you guys good news soon and best of luck


:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!....I ALSO GOT MY GOOD NEWS TODAY :D
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 10:47:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
thank you so much guyz :D
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 09:06:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
AP is overrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
My visa was issued last march 16 and mailed out march 18. I can't believe this is really happening!
Please pray that my visa and all the documents will get here and not get lost in the mail like what happened to mine last year.
For everyone who are still on AP...wish you guys good news soon and best of luck!
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 08:25:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER

God News Good News !!!!!!
My hubby received a text message from consulate that his visa is processed and will be couriered to him today.
Later an email from VFS also confirmed that his passport is handed to Blue Dart courier services for delivery....
3 weeks in AP !!!!

Thanks Lord Jesus and Mother Mary....

All out there in AP.... my sincere prayers and wishes to you all.... I know how it feels to be in AP.... but Prayer is power and its been proved in my life again and again...

Probably. Did they ask for your resume or academic details? did they retain your passport.
My husband's passport was retained and they asked for his resume, research papers etc...
Well, his AP is finally over today. 3 weeks in AP..

Hang in there... everything will get sorted.



Awww that is great, happy for you. Hopefully there will be good news for me soon :-)
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-11 14:21:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER

Congrats rafetnatorop, hope your husband will be here soon...

PinayArmyWife, sunny29, Purplesky,mandyu1 and others.... any news on AP?


Nope...no update on my AP...still waiting (sigh)
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-07 04:23:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER

ALBReider,
I totally understand your pain, Its soo frustrating. We have been married for 2 years and have been staying apart ever since.
I am tired of answering people and relatives.
Only GOD can help us out of this hell hole....


Thank you...I'm sorry to hear about your case too. I hope you will be reunited with your husband soon.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-03 10:19:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
Add me to the long list. I'm a filipina, husband is in the army, currently living here in Germany on a US base.My case was transferred here in Frankfurt. My interview was feb. 9, they told us everything is great, expect the visa in 2 weeks. 2 wks passed no visa, contacted consulate in frankfurt they told us my case was electronically sent to washington for AP. Called DOS yesterday...answer- case still pending AP.
I emailed Frankfurt USC again today, this is their reply:

I refer to your recent inquiry concerning your immigrant visa application which is currently pending here in Frankfurt.

Under current U.S. law and regulations certain applicants require additional administrative processing before a visa can be issued. Your application falls under this special review process. The amount of time required to carry out this additional administrative processing varies. It can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months or longer. We are unable to expedite this process.

However, please rest assured that as soon as we are able to proceed we will take immediate action in your case.

Sincerely,


U.S. Consulate General
Correspondence and Information Unit/km
Giessener Str. 30
60435 Frankfurt[/i]

very frustrating...this has been a very long process for us...full of ups and down. My husband has been to 2 combat deployment in Iraq. Been stationed out of US for how many years now. He hasn't been home to visit his family and friends back home. He just wanna go home and introduce his us (me and the kids ) to everybody. He has been serving his country for so many years and this is how he get paid.

To all of us on AP...may god be with us all....
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-03 06:38:00
United KingdomHow long to process Visa
All i know is, if everything is ok, they can print off the visa the next day and send it 2 to 3 days later but they will tell you after the interview when to expect it, in mine they said in 2 wks but it's different in every country, I only have experience is Phil USEM and Frankfurt Consulate....maybe it's being put on administrative processing, if it is it could take longer.
PinayArmyWifeFemalePhilippines2011-03-10 08:46:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Denied K1 visa, 3 years ban
Just out of curiosity. Did u admit to working while ur case was pending (like on ur DS156) or did they find out by running ur name through the system and seeing and open application or whatever?
NKH87FemaleGermany2009-03-09 12:40:00